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161 babysitters are listed in Dayton, OH
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Dayton, OH
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is DeAnna. I am married and have a 15-month-old son. I am a graduate of Sinclair Community College where I received my Associates of Early Childhood degree in 2020. Throughout the years, I have provided care for many friends and family members children as well as volunteer in the nursery at my church and helped...
Deanna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"I interviewed Deanna for a part-time position I posted. She was early and came prepared for the interview. She had a copy of her resume with references ready for me. She was very professional during the interview. She appears to have a lot of experience with...
Amy C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm 21 years old. I come from a large family with lots of kids, i'm the oldest sibling of 8! Growing up it was just my mom and I so I have a lot of experience with taking care of kids. Right now i'm currently in college for nursing. I've always enjoyed being around children. I was a nanny for a few years for 3 children until...
5.0
"I was desperate for someone to help out last minute and Trinity came to our rescue! She even brought her boyfriend to help and I paid each of them for their time. She did a great job! I am so grateful to her for coming on such short notice!"
Kirsten G.
Lily P.
Dayton, OH
$18-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lily, and I have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Dayton. I have on-and-off babysat several different children ranging from 2 months to 10 years old. I have tutored many children ranging from preschool to fourth grade. I have worked in a preschool and an infant room in early...
Lily can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Our children (4&6) now tell me regularly that their dad and I need to go on a date so Lily can come back. She made a huge impression on our children and they adore her! Lily is a master at the invisible game. I tried to play the game, but I don't do it as good...
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Kelsey H.
Dayton, OH
$14-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kelsey, I am a fun, responsible outgoing nanny with 6 years experience in a professional childcare setting. love seeing babies discover the world around them. I currently work as a teacher at United Rehabilitative services in Dayton, and work with toddlers with disabilities. Before that I was a nanny to a...
Kelsey can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"They say having a child is like having your heart living outside of your body. If that's true then I absolutely trust Kelsey with my heart! For over a year Kelsey has cared for and loved my oldest, and when my youngest came along she gladly took him in as well. I...
Jennifer L.
Susan G.
Dayton, OH
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
I have always been in the education field working with children. I have taught first grade, was an intervention assistant for grades K - 2, and even was a preschool assistant! Your children will be in great hands!
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Susan has watched our two boys, 4 and 2, multiple times and we've always had a great experience. She was very responsive during the interview process, which was hard to come by so I really appreciated that! She's very patient and my boys really enjoy playing with...
Carly R.
Brittany P.
Dayton, OH
$10-45/hr • 5 yrs exp
Job While Attending College And Will Work Around My Class Schedule.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have babysat over the years for different people, ages 0-13 years old. Hoping to major in a career where I can work with kids on a daily basis. Possibly a teacher in the future.
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"This girl is great! Brittany loves my kids and takes care of them just as I would and the kids love her too. She is always early and is always ready to help and be flexible when something comes up. She is so good that my kids all prefer her over myself or my...
Nichole S.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Julie and I have 13+ years of experience working with the older population. I have experience working in nursing homes, home care, hospice and assisted living. I also have had training in Alzheimer's/dementia care. I am first aid certified and had all of my covid vaccinations. I do stay at home with my two...
Julie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julie took excellent care of my disabled husband for several years. She was always dependable and had an excellent memory."
Carole H.
Kaitlin T.
Dayton, OH
$8-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Kaitlin. I have lived in the Dayton area for 6 years. I have 8 years experience previously as a nanny. I have been a licensed practical nurse for the last 7 years. I have a tremendous amount of experience with infants, school aged children, and teenagers. I am first aid, AED and CPR certified. I am currently back...
Kaitlin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Good grief what a life saver Kaitlin was for my family! The sitter we had originally hired from Care.com had an emergency and was unable to watch the kids for me and so I was on vacation to attend a wedding and rehearsal dinner and had no one coming to watch my...
Joy D.
Natasha W.
Dayton, OH
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs In The Summer
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience working with and caring for children above 6 months old in professional, educational, and personal settings. I graduated from Cedarville University in 2021 with a degree in Middle Childhood Education and am finishing up my 3rd year of teaching. Previous to my teaching job, I was a YMCA upper...
Natasha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have a loving experience in taking care of children from the age of birth- 12 years of age. I have also worked within a hospital for 3 years, so if your child is sick or gets sick, not to worry, I can take care of it. I currently have CPR and first aid experience. I offer services such as cooking, cleaning, and crafts and...
Quanisha can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I spent 3 years working in elementary childcare (1 of those as program manager and lead teacher). I've also been a dance teacher, working with children ages 3+ since 2015.
I also have 3 years of experience with house and pet sitting.
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Alaya . I have several years of experience with children from 1m-7yrs old . I am CPR certified. I have my own transportation. I am a non smoker . I am also a very nice & understanding person . I hope you see me as a great fit , Thankyou!
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am looking to start babysitting full time again. It's been about 2-2. 5 years since I last babysat. In that time I had my third and final child. I've babysat off and on since I was of babysitting age. My past babysitting experience includes babysitting a brother and sister, the brother was special needs. Before that, I babysat...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Jan-marie B.
Dayton, OH
$20-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter And Tutor! Two For The Price Of One!
Experienced babysitter and tutor who has cared for children ages infant to middle school.
CPR Certified and experienced in tutoring for almost all elementary and middle school classes.
Jan-marie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I've been a Lead teacher in school age, preschool and toddler classrooms for over 5 years. I've tutored off and on through Grade potential, a 3rd party service, for 2 years.
Prior to childcare, I worked in the restaurant business primarily as a server.
Tabitha can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as caring, outgoing, and kind.
I started working with kids when I was little as I am one of the oldest of 8 and my mom is a preschool teacher so everyday after school I walked over to the elementary school to help her out and then I later started picking up my own babysitting gigs.
In my spare...
Libby can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Zoe and I am a sophomore at Miami University. I am home currently for winter break and J-term and just looking for a babysitting job while I am at home. I am an outgoing, energetic person with so much love to give. In the past 4 years, I have babysat from ages 6 months-13 years old and I've had so much fun! I can...
Zoe can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Hello! My name is Kate. I am 22 years old and currently have a bachelors degree in Communication with a minor in Children & Family studies from Miami University. I married my high school sweetheart in November of 2019. I come from a large family and have always loved kids! My husband & I are very excited to start our own family...
Kate can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
I absolutely love caring for children! I began working in my church nursery as soon as I was old enough. Since then I have been blessed with many additional opportunities to care for children. Throughout high school and college, I babysat frequently for multiple families. I have also cared for children at a gym while their...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 29-year-old elementary school music teacher in the Dayton area. In addition to teaching music, I also tutor reading. I have been employed at a day care for 5 years and a full-time summer nanny for 5 years. I have been babysitting since age 14 and I am certified by the Red Cross to give CPR and administer First Aid,...
Kathryn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Dayton, OH
Deanna B.
5.0
Deanna is an amazing care provider. She has been watching our youngest daughter for a few weeks and has provided a great experience and environment for her daily. Definitely would recommend her to anyone looking for short term care (she isn't available for long term care right now or we would hang...
- Amanda B.
Trinity K.
5.0
I was desperate for someone to help out last minute and Trinity came to our rescue! She even brought her boyfriend to help and I paid each of them for their time. She did a great job! I am so grateful to her for coming on such short notice!
- Kirsten G.
Lily P.
5.0
Our children (4&6) now tell me regularly that their dad and I need to go on a date so Lily can come back. She made a huge impression on our children and they adore her! Lily is a master at the invisible game. I tried to play the game, but I don't do it as good as Lily (and that OK with me!)
We...
- Care member
Kelsey H.
5.0
They say having a child is like having your heart living outside of your body. If that's true then I absolutely trust Kelsey with my heart! For over a year Kelsey has cared for and loved my oldest, and when my youngest came along she gladly took him in as well. I am shattered to my core that she's...
- Jennifer L.
Susan G.
5.0
Our schedules clashed. Really wish she could care for my kids. Very nice and respond. Cared about our needs.
- Shaiesha C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Dayton, OH:
How can I find a Dayton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Dayton, OH can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 161 babysitters in Dayton, OH on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Dayton, OH?
The average rate for Dayton, OH babysitters on Care.com is $15.19 per hour as of March 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Dayton, OH?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Dayton, OH through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Dayton, OH babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Dayton, OH are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 55 reviews of the 161 listed babysitters.